I know I may get the answer in a few weeks in a month or so...But, just wanted to know what everyone's opinion is..cause I know recruiters frequent these forums...

Basically, trying to join the air force...made some mistakes in my young past..and I have two counts of domestic assault, which were dismissed without trial, and an attempted burgulary which was dismissed after a pre-trial diversion(probation) not sure if this was a felony or misdeamnor, but he(the recruiter) has gotten me started on the moral waiver (the three references)..

When I went to the ARMY recruiter, he didn't mention waivers, but mention some Luthenberg Law, even though they were dismissed, and stated that he would have to talk with his surperior who was out at the time, and just deceided to see if the AF could work for me from that point on...

Also, do all the branches use the same waiver process, like should I keep the references I get, in case, the AF waiver doesn't go through...

At least the recruiter, believes I am something to work with, I am working with one outside my city, because the one in my city, didn't even want to work deal me, when he found out I have exczema...

Yet, when I was about to join the Navy, a couple of years ago, when I was graduating high school, I went to MEPS, and they was able to waive the exzcema, since it is not severe...

Just took the ASVAB, a few days ago, and the line scores of the AF range from 71 to 78, and the AFQT is a 74, and at least 20 college credits, which the recruiter states will help the moral waiver...

One last thing, I am married, yet he stated that he would have to do a credit check, since I am married (Why is this credit check, needed?) So, just two days ago, I filed for a divorce, I have yet to tell the recuiter about the divorce which I believe may hinder the recruiting process, since everything has happened in less than one week, from the inital conversation, to the ASVAB test, to the divorce filing...

One last thing, when I was younger, about 18, I got depressed, and had suicidal tendacies, but was never put on medication, cause the person I talked to clarified it as 'situational depression', but I don't plan to tell the military about this part in my life...

One last thing, what the the jobs do not require a security clearance, because with my past, I doubt I may be getting one, if I get in that is...

Just want an opinion on pretty much everything..

This is the best advice I'm received and thought it would help someone out there, also...

 AF and Navy standards are higher when it comes to things like this. Why? They don't need the people the Army does. If you can't qualify, there are 10 more waiting to take your place.

Keep copies of ALL of your paperwork. If the AF recruiter is actually taking the time to work with you, that's a good sign... they are the worst (or best) at telling you to shove off if they see no hope.

Be prepared to wait.. wait and wait more. Also be prepared to call your recruiter about once or twice a week and keep a fire light under him.

The credit check is required because of national security. If you have bad credit, you are more susceptible to taking bribes, some jobs require you to see and handle sensitive information. This isn't a risk the military wishes to take.

Tell your recruiter about your divorce, he'll need to know anyway.

As to your medical/psychological history .. it is your choice not to tell. If you choose to not disclose the information, I would highly suggest you stay away from any jobs that will require a security clearance of secret and above. They will find out, and you will be discharged.

Medical history is touchy, sometimes they find out .. sometimes they don't. If you choose to mark "no" .. then you will say "no" to that question for the rest of your enlistment. Change your answer at any time, and they will discharge you. Remember that.

Often times the key is in finding the right recruiter. If the AF says no, try the Army, if the Army says no.. try another Army recruiter and so on. The National Guard is also known for working miracles for guys with less than clean histories but are on the right track now.